Confidence, by definition, is the state of feeling certain about the truth of something. There is always a lot of talk about self confidence, and confidence in our horses or in our training. But I have to admit, most of the chatter about those things still leaves me feeling empty and like I'm grasping for …
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Last summer I listed a horse for sale that I had trained from the ground up. He was one hundred percent a reflection of the training I did with him. I was proud of how broke he was and how well he listened to me. He was fun to ride and I really hoped to …
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If you have been barrel racing for any length of time, chances are you have run into issues with your horse anticipating the turn too early or shouldering the barrel. It's a common problem with a million different solutions to try. I will just go over one drill that I've had some good luck with …
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So you are looking for ways to quickly ruin your colts confidence? Good! You came to the right place! I have discovered 5 EASY ways to totally destroy your colt's confidence, and it won't take long! Some of these things I have learned through my own experience, some I have been lucky enough to witness, …
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Friendship is tough sometimes. Relationships, no matter what form, have their challenges. At twenty-eight years old, I have gained and lost so many friends. As someone who is loyal to a fault, and sometimes a little too eager to give of myself, it's hard to understand why some friendships fall apart. Sometimes it's as simple …
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Since as far back as I can remember, I have been called shy, quiet, soft spoken, standoffish, etc. It used to bother me that people defined me that way. I hated those labels and always wished I was more outgoing. The funny thing is, as I've gotten older I have started to embrace those things, …
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